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Pavlova on a glass serving dish with triple berry sauce running down the sides.

Easy Australian Dessert Recipe - Classic Pavlova

Jessie Thompson
I am so excited to bring you a SHOW STOPPING dessert today! This recipe fits perfectly into my "Feeling Fancy" section because it looks intricate, difficult, and beautiful but it's not hard to make at all! Let me introduce you to an Easy Australian Dessert Recipe - Classic Pavlova. It is a unique experience for your tastebuds with a crispy exterior and an interior that melts in your mouth like marshmallows. It's topped with a fresh fruit sauce and a sprinkling more of the berries for both texture and appeal. One bite and I promise, you will be in LOVE!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling in the oven 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Servings 8 people
Calories 296.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the Pavlova:

  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For the whipped topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

For the fresh berry sauce:

  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries + a few for the top
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries + a few for the top
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries + a few for the top
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

Instructions
 

Making the fresh berry sauce:

  • First, add the berries, jelly, and sugar to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Second, lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Third, pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Make sure that you leave a place for the air/heat to escape so that it doesn't explode. (I like to place a towel over the top of my blender to prevent splatters and building pressure because of the heat.)
  • Finally, let the fresh berry sauce chill in the fridge until it's time to top the pavlova.

Making the whipped cream:

  • First, whip the cream in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer or a hand mixer.
  • Then, when it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until firm.

Making the Pavlova:

  • First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees F.
  • Second, place the parchment paper on the baking sheet and draw a 9-inch circle on the parchment paper.
  • Third, beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, and add the salt. Continue beating until the meringue is thick, white, and glossy.
  • Next, lower the speed of the mixer and add the cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the whipped egg whites.
  • Then, place the mixture inside the circle drawn on the parchment paper. Spread the mixture toward the outside edge and build the edge slightly. This should leave a slight "well" in the center.
  • Bake the pavlova for 1 1/2 hours at 180 degrees.
  • Then, turn the oven off and leave the pavlova in the oven with the door shut for another hour to gently cool.
  • Finally, once the pavlova has completely cooled, transfer to a beautiful serving dish.
  • First, spread the whipped cream on top.
  • Second, spoon the chilled berry sauce all over the top of the pavlova.
  • Third, top with a few fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.

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Notes

What are the Macros for the Easy Australian Dessert Recipe - Classic Pavlova?
Makes 8 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 slice)
Calories – 296.3
Protein – 2.76 grams
Carbs – 48.6 grams (net)
Fat – 10.8 grams
Keyword Baked, Blueberry, fresh berries, Meringue, raspberry, strawberry